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Subcommittee presses contractors for firm prices as estimates shift above cited figures
Summary
Staff said Hadley prefers time‑and‑materials while prime contractor options and unit prices are being sought; committee noted earlier estimates referenced as "$2.70" and said portions of the work have risen "above 300,000."
The subcommittee probed contracting strategy after staff said Hadley prefers time‑and‑materials pricing while the city seeks unit prices or a prime contractor arrangement. Tony Boyd said unit prices from the new contractor should allow the city to return to Hadley for some tasks if that proves efficient. The transcript recorded that earlier $2.70 figures have moved and that some costs are now "above 300,000."
Members expressed concern about schedule risk if the city cannot secure firm prices before the environmental window closes and urged staff to get conceptual sketches and contractor quotes quickly. The group discussed whether Hadley should handle some preconstruction gangway and utility work to reduce handoffs and keep the project within budget.
